Revolving Door Newsletter: 03.01.13

Andrew Mason Out At Groupon, Human Events Shutters Print Edition

March 1, 2013
March comes in like a lion as Andrew Mason is (finally) out as CEO of Groupon following a poor showing in the fourth quarter. The consistently goofy founder ended his tenure in classic Mason fashion with a charming letter that started: "After four and a half intense and wonderful years as CEO of Groupon, I've decided that I'd like to spend more time with my family. Just kidding -- I was fired today." His severance? $378.36, which is totally great. (And, of course, he owns more than $200 million worth of Groupon shares, which will increase in value if his replacement ...

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